Situated northwest of New Zealand in the South Pacific, the French settlement of New Caledonia is the perfect island destination for fishing and diving holiday.

Travellers looking for culture, shopping, and dining will be exhilarated with Noumea, capital of the main island of Grand Terre. With excellent museums, the elegant boutiques of Rue de Sebastopol or the shops of Chinatown, and restaurants both informal and exclusive, Noumea has been called the Paris of the Pacific. If this isn’t enough then the Grand Terre is fenced by its grandest treasure, the worlds biggest coral lagoon and second largest coral reef, where underwater life bristles.

Due to the south east trade winds and New Caledonia’s position as one of the southern most pacific islands, New Caledonia delights a temperate climate all year round. These warm, sunny days offer unlimited opportunites for sportfishing and diving jaunts. Idyllic coral and underwater canyons and caves provide the background for brilliant dives and rich sportfishing.

Fishing holidays in New Caledonia accommodate any type of fisherman. From charter boats for deep sea and big game fishing; cruisers and catermarans for rod, spear and fly fishing; or small, local boats are on hand for hire. Fisherman around the globe know that New Caledonia is one of the greatest and most glorious bonefishing locations in the world. These fish are famous for their strength and speed, and fisherman hoping to set records flock to this region.

The small islands and atolls are also ideal for snorkeling and diving. Clear turqouise waters, white sand beaches, over 900 varieties of coral–some only found in New Caledonia, and more than 15,000 species of underwater life provide divers a myriad of sights and experiences. . New Caledonia is a diving holidays paradise.

Travelers would be hard pressed to find another location on the earth that provides such an glorious medley of fishing and diving holiday joys.